Explore Atlanta’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement

Explore Atlanta’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement

In the early 1960s, Atlanta became the cultural catalyst for the civil rights movement. While civil rights efforts predate the city's involvement, the activists quickly found their spiritual center within the Sweet Auburn district, making it home to much of civil rights history. Today, Atlanta is the only city in the nation where you can view two Nobel Peace Prizes – one located in the King Center and the other in The Carter Center.

As you explore Atlanta's civil rights legacy, you'll find historic sites and landmarks, museums, influential African-American churches, historically black colleges and universities, as well as annual events and things to do during the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and Black History Month that commemorate the achievements of African-Americans throughout history. Explore our site and our city for an in-depth look at the effects of rarely-mentioned revolutionaries who were catalysts in the civil rights movement.

The city of Atlanta is the embodiment of Southern hospitality, sophistication and progress. Atlanta’s progressive character combined with its civil rights legacy creates a city determined to honor the past as it builds the future. With open minds and open arms, we invite you to explore our city's notable past.

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